Student Emergency Fund Application
Purpose
The mission of the SKYCTC Student Emergency Fund is to offer temporary financial assistance to students in good standing with SKYCTC who need immediate support to continue their academic pursuits. These funds are not intended to be used for routine expenses or as a consistent supplement to a student’s education funding source. The Student Emergency Fund is funded through the generous support of individuals and corporate donations.
Award
The maximum amount available through this program is $300. If approved, funds are disbursed directly to the vendor listed in the Payee Details section of the application, not to the student.
- Rent
- Gas
- Utility Bills
- Internet
- Tuition
- Non-essential utilities (cable)
- Health Insurance
- Credit card payments
- Fees associated with legal services, court costs, and child support obligations
Students may not receive more than one award in an academic semester, and there is a maximum of two awards available during the student’s enrollment at SKYCTC. Awards are limited to one application per household per 12-month period.
Please note that submitting a funding request does not guarantee approval. Approval is based on fund availability.
Eligibility
- Must be in good standing with SKYCTC
- Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
- Registered for at least 6 credits with SKYCTC in the semester when the emergency funds would be applied
Eligible students will be notified by email of the approval or denial of the request within 24-48 hours after submitting the application.
Contact
If you have questions or need additional assistance, contact the SKYCTC Resource Development Office at SKYCTC-Student-Emergency-Fund@kctcs.edu.
